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REVISED AND UPDATED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Family historians depend upon thousands of people unknown to them. They exchange research with others; copy information from books and databases; and write libraries, societies, and government offices. At times they even hire professionals to do legwork in distant areas and trust strangers to solve important problems. But how can a researcher be assured that he or she is producing or receiving reliable...
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The purpose of this book is to introduce paperweight collecting to those people who may be interested in these fascinating and mysterious small glass objects, but are not quite ready to start a collection without some basic knowledge. Back in 1969, when my husband and I first became interested in paperweights, information was at a premium. The limited number of books about paperweights were often hard to come by. Occasionally, articles were published...
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In the wake of the Industrial Revolution the population swiftly developed a thirst for knowledge about the myriad of new goods and ideas that were becoming available. But before the days of television, newspaper advertising and junk mail how did people get to know about everything? Over a million people solved the problem by buying a copy of this book which caused a publishing sensation in Victorian Britain. Because it explained so much about so many...
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Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at "mental_floss", creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never...
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I do not know how long ago embroidery started, but I think through the centuries, women have turned to needlecraft and embroidery for pleasure. My grandmother told us that in her days, the young ladies did not work and was taught to do needlework and embroidery. Although times have changed and the love for embroidery still remains strong, women sadly neglect this art as they do not have time. The sewing machine is a quicker medium for embroidery and...
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Released on March 6, 2013, The Whitney Houston FBI File contains dozens of letters from a crazed fan who just wanted to be noticed by the singer, details of an investigation into an extortion attempt at the height of Houston's career and threats from a Dutch fan claiming to be the "President of Europe." It is a terrifying and revealing look into the dizzying-and dangerous-life of a superstar.
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A classic collection of real-life ghost stories from all across Ireland.
Banshees wail, poltergeists wreak havoc, and specters track bloody trails through the halls of historic manor houses in “True Irish Ghost Stories”, a chronicle of spirit sightings around the Emerald Isle. Originally published in 1916, this classic compilation was the first to call attention to the legacy of lost souls that makes Ireland one of the most haunted nations in...
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We see application of science everywhere. Whether we are aware or not, science application plays a big part in our daily lives. While you are reading this page, an important element of optical science is in use. Electricity, for example, is one of the most important science discoveries ever made. As we walk in the public, we see almost everyone carrying a cellular phone. This is an application of electronics & communications technology. To remain...
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*UNOFFICIAL GUIDE* Are you looking to download and install the game? Do you often find it difficult to beat certain parts? Would you like to play like a PRO? Would you like to get tons of resources? With our unofficial game guide we can teach you how to master the game! Do you want to install and play the game on any Phone, PC, or Tablet? This guide will also help you install on the Kindle, Kindle HD, Kindle HDX, Any Android Phone/Tablet, PC, Windows...
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This perhaps is the first dictionary in the world dedicated to benefit candidates searching for job placements. It goes straight into the mind of a job seeker and provides answer to 'specific job-related terms' connected with the selection process. The knowledge gained will come handy at the time of searching for a suitable job online, in newspapers, while making application or at the time of interview. Terms covered are from popular fields such as...
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Remarkable progress continues to be made in mathematical sciences. This advancement has made inter-relationships amongst various branches within mathematics and with other branches of science highly evolving; leading to newer 'terms' being invented and getting added. These additions make mathematics a little more complex. Emerging complexity translates into more difficulties for students in grasping the problem. And what makes the comprehension problematic?...
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Considered by historians as the architect of the modern presidency, Theodore Roosevelt's life in public service was marked by great intellect, a strong leadership style, and many passionate views. Though born into wealth and privilege, he fought mightily to overcome life-threatening illness in his youth and to remake his frail body to match the vigor of his mind. He also overcame personal tragedies, wrote prodigiously, and launched a thunderous wave...
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As the clock strikes midnight, remember . . . Each moment we have to spend with our children is a blessing from above. But as we cherish this chapter of life, we realize the pages of time will keep turning. Alternating between the voices of a father and his daughter, Cinderella celebrates the blessings of childhood, family, love and life. You will be enchanted by this modern fairytale that teaches us how to hand our own Cinderella her glass slippers...
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As a bestselling author and our nation's earliest spokesman, Benjamin Franklin brilliantly extolled virtues of temperance, industry, and self-reliance -character traits, which throughout our history have been celebrated as both personally liberating and quintessentially American.
In this next installment of the highly successful Bite-Size series, Bite-Size Franklin draws some practical wisdom, and more than a few laughs, from Franklin's intimate...
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Hillary Rodham Clinton: Her Essential Wisdom invites readers to experience for themselves the powerful words of this remarkable woman, who has spent a lifetime in service to the United States of America-as a young lawyer fighting for the disadvantaged, as First Lady, first of Arkansas and then of the United States, U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, and two-time presidential candidate.
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We see application of science everywhere. Whether we are aware or not, science application plays a big part in our daily lives. While you are reading this page, an important element of optical science is in use. Electricity, for example, is one of the most important science discoveries ever made. As we walk in the public, we see almost everyone carrying a cellular phone. This is an application of electronics & communications technology. To remain...
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From the Mayflower's landing to the age of the internet, New Englanders have always had something to say. Focusing on the unique qualities of both land and people, The Quotable New Englander showcases the linguistic insight of the region's native and adopted sons and daughters, from writers like Emily Dickinson to politicians like John F. Kennedy. Sometimes insightful, sometimes hilarious, these quotes will have readers smiling, laughing, and shaking...
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These easy-to-use guidebooks help the well-meaning guest of any other faith feel at ease, participate to the fullest extent possible, and avoid violating anyone's religious principles or hurting their feelings. Not a guide to theology. Not presented from the perspective of any particular faith.
What will happen? What do I do? What do I wear? What do I say? When is it OK to leave? What should I avoid doing, wearing, or saying? What are their basic...
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*UNOFFICIAL GUIDE* Are you looking to download and install the game? Do you often find it difficult to beat certain parts? Would you like to play like a PRO? Would you like to get tons of resources? With our unofficial game guide we can teach you how to master the game! Do you want to install and play the game on any Phone, PC, or Tablet? This guide will also help you install on the Kindle, Kindle HD, Kindle HDX, Any Android Phone/Tablet, PC, Windows...
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